What photographic opportunities do you have access to.....because of where you live ?

stevebrot · 12-03-2020, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

You photograph it all so well.

F/8 and be there...

Steve

lesmore49 · 12-03-2020, 10:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Folks are killing it with the quality of photos in this thread. Inspiring!

I'm the OP and I agree.

Really some wonderful photography by posters in this thread, of areas of and around the places they live. Makes you think that really, there is always something of interest to photograph around the house, around your property and nearby.

normhead · 12-04-2020, 10:59 AM - **3 Likes**

It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras.

bertwert · 12-04-2020, 12:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras.

I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good...

**luftfluss** · 12-04-2020, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good...

I feel this.

normhead · 12-04-2020, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good...

Subject matter is a good percentage of what makes a good photo for everyone.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-04-2020, 08:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras.

or.... do people who buy cameras make their homes more photogenic through the photos taken?

I mention this simply because I do not live in what would be considered a 'photogenic' location....

RoxnDox · 12-04-2020, 11:55 PM - **6 Likes**

I live in the PNW too, in between PDL and Stevebrot. The list of what's photogenic around here is a long, long one. Mountains - we have rolling hills as coastal ranges, we have the Olympics formed as ancient seabeds got smashed up into the edges of North America, we have the Cascades with some of that history overlain by several generations of volcanic mountains (they tend to only build up a couple million years and then erode down for a few more around here). We have the Columbia River Plateau, a layercake some 15,000 feet thick, built up from hundred of individual basaltic lava flows some 15 million years back. We have temperate rain forests, ocean beaches with spectacular sunsets, islands and inlets and estuaries of all sizes. We have whales and marine life sharing our space, we have boats of all descriptions as subjects, all kind of sports both indoor and outdoor. I could get to any of that within a few hours drive. Oh, and lighthouses, lots in the area!

My favorite, though, has to be going out on the Sound in my kayak and shooting The Mountain (Rainier, one of the aforementioned volcanoes, nearest geographically). Our little Harbor has a pretty nice view too.

noelpolar · 12-05-2020, 03:48 AM - **11 Likes**

I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place.

At Goolwa.... we love active lifestyles..... out getting the fish and chips.....

There's the busy beaches....

Old ladies can walk safely...

Always time to take a quiet pee.....

We only sail when it is calm.... so as not to spill the drinks....

A place where Old fellas can still get it up....

I tried dawn once... not my thing... a bit glary...

Yes... we have wind

**Cerebum** · 12-05-2020, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by normhead

It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras.

Oh, I have plenty of truly 'orrible ones too

**dadipentak** · 12-05-2020, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place.

Wonderful set of photos. That first one really hit me--it's been decades since I fished a beach and that really captures the feel.

**luftfluss** · 12-06-2020, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place.

Gorgeous!

RobSpain · 12-07-2020, 03:46 AM - **2 Likes**

I live on the coast in southern Spain, so I have access to wonderful sunrises and sunsets as well as photographing the typical small towns and white villages that exist here. We have a lot of sunny days here so the light is very bright and strong, so the best times to shoot are often are the mornings and evenings as the overhead direct sun is too harsh. I also do real estate photography so have to use HDR to balance the extremely strong light that enters the properties. I use the K-70 and a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 and am pleased with the results.

**robgski** · 12-07-2020, 05:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I do not live in what would be considered a 'photogenic' location....

You get those big skies for storms !
Some areas can be a bit more challenging, no doubt.

Originally posted by bertwert

I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good...

The other photographers in my area told me I'd have to improve quite a bit, or move away.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-07-2020, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by robgski

You get those big skies for storms !
Some areas can be a bit more challenging, no doubt.

The other photographers in my area told me I'd have to improve quite a bit, or move away.

it's a good thing you stayed to show how wrong they were....

12-05-2020, 03:48 AM - 11 Likes	#39
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place. At Goolwa.... we love active lifestyles..... out getting the fish and chips..... There's the busy beaches.... Old ladies can walk safely... Always time to take a quiet pee..... We only sail when it is calm.... so as not to spill the drinks.... A place where Old fellas can still get it up.... I tried dawn once... not my thing... a bit glary... Yes... we have wind Last edited by noelpolar; 12-16-2020 at 04:36 AM.

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12-03-2020, 08:48 PM	#31
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by luftfluss You photograph it all so well. F/8 and be there... Steve

12-03-2020, 10:54 PM - 1 Like	#32
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,337 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Folks are killing it with the quality of photos in this thread. Inspiring! I'm the OP and I agree. Really some wonderful photography by posters in this thread, of areas of and around the places they live. Makes you think that really, there is always something of interest to photograph around the house, around your property and nearby.

12-04-2020, 10:59 AM - 3 Likes	#33
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras.

12-04-2020, 12:26 PM - 2 Likes	#34
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras. I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good...

12-04-2020, 01:29 PM	#35
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by bertwert I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good... I feel this.

12-04-2020, 07:22 PM - 1 Like	#36
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bertwert I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good... Subject matter is a good percentage of what makes a good photo for everyone.

12-04-2020, 08:48 PM - 1 Like	#37
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	Originally posted by normhead It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras. or.... do people who buy cameras make their homes more photogenic through the photos taken? I mention this simply because I do not live in what would be considered a 'photogenic' location....

12-04-2020, 11:55 PM - 6 Likes	#38
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I live in the PNW too, in between PDL and Stevebrot. The list of what's photogenic around here is a long, long one. Mountains - we have rolling hills as coastal ranges, we have the Olympics formed as ancient seabeds got smashed up into the edges of North America, we have the Cascades with some of that history overlain by several generations of volcanic mountains (they tend to only build up a couple million years and then erode down for a few more around here). We have the Columbia River Plateau, a layercake some 15,000 feet thick, built up from hundred of individual basaltic lava flows some 15 million years back. We have temperate rain forests, ocean beaches with spectacular sunsets, islands and inlets and estuaries of all sizes. We have whales and marine life sharing our space, we have boats of all descriptions as subjects, all kind of sports both indoor and outdoor. I could get to any of that within a few hours drive. Oh, and lighthouses, lots in the area! My favorite, though, has to be going out on the Sound in my kayak and shooting The Mountain (Rainier, one of the aforementioned volcanoes, nearest geographically). Our little Harbor has a pretty nice view too.

12-05-2020, 06:35 AM	#40
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by normhead It makes you wonder if only people who live in photogenic areas buy cameras. Oh, I have plenty of truly 'orrible ones too

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by noelpolar I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place. Wonderful set of photos. That first one really hit me--it's been decades since I fished a beach and that really captures the feel.

12-06-2020, 08:54 PM	#42
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by noelpolar I took an early retirement 10 years ago to a sleepy'ish place an hour from Sandy..... Goolwa (South Australia).... river meets ocean.... not a bad place to do things at my speed (mostly slow these days that is). Goolwa just happens to be a "Cittaslow" town.... so I am right pace right place. Gorgeous!

12-07-2020, 03:46 AM - 2 Likes	#43
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 488	I live on the coast in southern Spain, so I have access to wonderful sunrises and sunsets as well as photographing the typical small towns and white villages that exist here. We have a lot of sunny days here so the light is very bright and strong, so the best times to shoot are often are the mornings and evenings as the overhead direct sun is too harsh. I also do real estate photography so have to use HDR to balance the extremely strong light that enters the properties. I use the K-70 and a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 and am pleased with the results.

12-07-2020, 05:20 AM - 2 Likes	#44
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I do not live in what would be considered a 'photogenic' location.... You get those big skies for storms ! Some areas can be a bit more challenging, no doubt. Originally posted by bertwert I think the area where I live is the only reason my photos are any good... The other photographers in my area told me I'd have to improve quite a bit, or move away.

12-07-2020, 05:31 AM	#45
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	Originally posted by robgski You get those big skies for storms ! Some areas can be a bit more challenging, no doubt. The other photographers in my area told me I'd have to improve quite a bit, or move away. it's a good thing you stayed to show how wrong they were....

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